Coping with Stress Children often become angry or anxious when dealing with stress. The following strategies may help parents recognize the signs of distress and assist their children in managing feelings appropriately. Most children display some subtle warning signs when they become anxious or angry. Such warning signs may include: tensing the muscles, reddening of …Read More
Ways To Combat Stress When Looking For A Job
Jul 2, 2010
With the slowed economy, looking for a job is often a full time job. Furthermore, a recent article in Psychology Today (entitled Conducting a Rational Job Search) highlighted that finding a job is a very stressful process. The stress involved in this process often leads to task-avoidance. Oftentimes, the stress involved in the job search …Read More
Coping With Grief
Jan 18, 2010
How do I help my child grieve the loss of a loved one? There are several things you can do to help your child grieve the loss of a loved one. Perhaps the most important is to help them find ways to process the loss. Consider these ideas as you help your child grieve: Initiate …Read More
Seven Thoughts That Are Bad For You
Dec 6, 2009
In our day to day lives, most people experience a number of emotions throughout the day—some positive, some negative. When, however, an individual experiences more negative emotions, these emotions can start to take a toll on both an individual’s sense of well being and health. A recent article on www.livescience.com entitled “7 thoughts that are …Read More
Helping Your Child to Grieve
Dec 1, 2009
There are several things you can do to help your child grieve the loss of a loved one. Perhaps the most important is to help them find ways to process the loss. Consider these ideas as you help your child grieve: Initiate conversations about the lost loved one. Tell your child gently about the loved …Read More
Coping with Distressing Thoughts – Part 3
Jun 12, 2009
Now more on how to cope with distressing thoughts. Here is one simple but powerful technique that you might want to give a try. This technique works particularly well when something “bad” has happened and you begin to think negative thoughts and feelings about that situation. Oftentimes, we “make mountains out of mole hills” and …Read More
Dealing with Loss & A Tribute to Steve Irwin
Sep 13, 2006
I, along with many others out there, have been feeling down over the past week due to the tragic death of the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. I have always liked animals, even reptiles, and admired Steve’s passion for life, animals, conservation, and the environment. Although his death is not surprising in one sense, the fact …Read More